2021 Lexus RX 450H
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Lexus RX 450H is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 184 on record.
2021 Lexus RX 450H at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2021 Lexus RX 450H recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2021 Lexus RX 450H.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2021 Lexus RX 450H common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2021 Lexus RX 450H safety ratings
Rollover risk: 16.4% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2021 Lexus RX 450h SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2021 Lexus RX 450H MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2021 Lexus RX 450H costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2021 Lexus RX 450H. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2021 Lexus RX 450H. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Airbag
Issue: On certain vehicles, a sensor for the occupant classification system (OCS) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the sensor could short circuit and cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag even when a passenger is seated. Note: This problem would cause a warning message to display on the instrument panel and the airbag indicator ligh…
Transport Canada #2023684 · Dec 2023Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Lexus RX 450H
The Lexus RX is a luxury crossover SUV sold since 1998 by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota. Originally released in its home market of Japan in late 1997 as the Toyota Harrier, export sales began in March 1998 as the Lexus RX.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2021 Lexus RX 450H vehicles on record
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